Indigenous Culture
An alternate way to represent an agreement; made of the shells of water creatures.
What is a wampum belt?
One of the first treaties between Indigenous and Dutch Settlers, this belt was designed with dual stripes of purple shells and signified peace, respect and friendship.
True or False:
The British Crown viewed the treaties as a way to share the land with the First Nations, and did not want to control them.
False.
The government viewed the treaties as huge surrenders of land; having their control increased over the Indigenous population.
The used car dealership where Del's truck was taken.
True or False:
The objections of the First Nations caused the signing of the first modern treaty in Canada.
True:
The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement marked the sale of Cree and Inuit land, but allowed these groups to
Who is 'the Creator'?
This small, treaty promised gift is given to First Nation groups annually.
What is an annuity?
Modern Treaties are known as ------------ ---- -----
----------. The largest of its kind was signed in 1993.
What is a comprehensive land claim agreement?
A shady and opportunistic figure allegorically representative of the British Crown.
Who is Reg Couronne?
A Cree chief who opposed the expropriation of Indigenous land to begin construction of a hydroelectric project.
Who was Chief Billy Diamond?
Objects gifted by settlers to commemorate treaties. They were famously rejected by the First Nations due to their 'impurity'.
What are silver plated medals?
This modern treaty is the largest of its kind in history. It returned partial governance of a large part of northern Canada to the traditional proprietors of the land.
What is the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (1993)?
A proclamation by King George III after the conclusion of the Seven Years' War. This document recognised First Nations as possessing the North American Land and outlawed un-consensual acquisition.
What is the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
The affectionate nickname given by Del to his stolen truck.
What is the 'Nanaimo Bar'?
The construction project that initiated the conflict in the Power of the People comic.
What is the James Bay Project (Dam)?
An essential animal for the First Nations. The dwindling population of this creature made many acquiesce to colonial rule.
What are bison?
The ----- and ---------- Treaties said the British and First Nations (Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy) would not bother each other, and agreed on the rights of First Nations people to hunt and fish and follow their spiritual beliefs.
What are the Peace and Friendship treaties (1725-1779)?
This treaty following the Royal Proclamation formed a familial connection between the British Crown and First Nation Confederacies; described as the beginning of modern Canada.
What is the Treaty of Niagara (1764)?
The generous concept that allowed the used car salesman to take away Del's truck without keys.
What is vehicle sharing?
The judge who ruled in favour of the Cree's demands to halt the hydroelectric endeavour at James Bay. His decision was overruled eventually, but paved the way for Indigenous counsel in government.
Who was Justice Albert Malouf?
What are animal signatures?
These 11 Treaties cover a large part of Canada and were very controversial among Indigenous leaders. Some promises have still not been fulfilled.
What are the Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)?
A policy created by the Canadian Government that lumped together all different First Nation groups under a common name; granting and removing certain rights. It is one of the most important documents relating to Indigenous people, and is still in effect today.
What is the Indian Act (1876)?
The famous Indigenous mythological creature, regarded as a trickster, which witnessed Del's ordeal.
What is a raven?
----- ------ is the government operated company behind the conflict of the comic; the construction of the hydroelectric facility.
Their project is called the 'key to economic future of Quebec'.
What is Hydro-Quebec?